Summary:
“…During the first quarter of 2026, the LDEA arrested two hundred thirty-three (233) suspects connected to drug trafficking and illicit narcotics activities nationwide. Of this number, one hundred ninety-three (193) were males, representing 83%, while forty (40) were females, representing 17%.
The nationality breakdown includes:
One hundred ninety-five (195) Liberians
Seventeen (17) Nigerians
Twelve (12) Sierra Leoneans
Nine (9) Guineans
All suspects were investigated and forwarded to court for prosecution in line with the laws of Liberia.
Operationally, the Agency seized a total of four hundred twenty-two point zero eight kilograms (422.08 kg) of assorted narcotics, including:
115.66 kg of Kush
248.56 kg of Marijuana
0.56 kg of Cocaine
57.30 kg of Tramadol
These drugs carry an estimated value of over US$433,950 and more than LD$103 million on the local market.
Notably, major border operations at Bo-Waterside in Grand Cape Mount County led to the confiscation of approximately US$1.337 million suspected to be linked to transnational drug trafficking activities — a breakthrough in disrupting organized criminal networks operating across borders.”
